Morning Jolt: Cop rescued from tree

A New York City police officer who climbed a tree to try to rescue a cat got stuck himself and had to be rescued by firefighters. The officer initially climbed up a short way into the tree, but th...

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Posted May. 15, 2013 at 5:05 AM
Updated May 15, 2013 at 12:07 PM

Posted May. 15, 2013 at 5:05 AM
Updated May 15, 2013 at 12:07 PM

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A New York City police officer who climbed a tree to try to rescue a cat got stuck himself and had to be rescued by firefighters. The officer initially climbed up a short way into the tree, but the cat climbed even higher, and the cop followed. He eventually realized he was stuck himself. His partner stopped laughing long enough to call firefighters, who came and rescued the police officer.

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